It’s coming: GIGABYTE has revealed the follow-up to their beautifully-designed AMD Ryzen motherboard for creators! The brand new B550 VISION D-P takes all the great features and clean looks of the original B550 VISION D, and brings them up to the next level: Upgrades to 2x 2.5GbE Ethernet LAN ports Updates a rear USB port … Continue Reading
Since G-Technology’s new G-SPEED Q model was added to the lineup, there’s been a lot of interest in it: It’s the only G-SPEED that doesn’t require an eSATA, miniSAS, or Fibre Channel connection. This makes it sound like a great option to many users, particularly those with notebooks or iMacs. But then comes the inevitable … Continue Reading
On the subject of SSDs, many people wonder how to install one in a system with a SATA backplane (the cableless setup where drives plug directly into connectors). This includes the Apple Mac Pro and many other higher-end workstations or cases, as well as the Drobo and many RAID/JBOD enclosures. For those on an extreme … Continue Reading
As prices on SSD (Solid State Disk) storage come down, we’re seeing a disturbing trend popping up. To counteract the low storage capacity of cheap SSDs, some buyers are buying a handful and linking them together into a RAID 0 array. In and of itself, there’s nothing inherently wrong with this approach—it not necessarily cost-effective … Continue Reading
If you’ve been looking for an Epson Stylus Pro 4880, you know they’re extremely difficult to come by due to part shortages. Good news if you’re looking: As of this moment, we have four (count ’em, 4) brand spanking new 4880s available for purchase. We expect them to sell out fast, so we haven’t even … Continue Reading
Have you had your eye on a Drobo or Drobo S? Now may be your perfect time to buy! Data Robotics is running two exciting promotions for the month of February that can save you money while getting you the award-winning and easy-to-use Drobo products you desire. 1: $40 Rebate on Drobo and Drobo Bundles … Continue Reading
With the release of dpBestflow, we’ve seen a resurgence in questions about RAID. If there’s only one thing to know about RAID, it’s this: RAID is not a backup. RAID is not a backup strategy and does not replace a backup strategy. RAID’s single purpose on this earth is to mitigate the effects of hardware … Continue Reading
We’ve been big fans on NEC professional displays for a while. They offer excellent color and great features at shockingly good prices. We’ve used them, we’ve recommended them, we’ve supported them. And now we’re pleased to be an NEC Display Solutions Partner. If you’re looking for a monitor with excellent color fidelity, NEC is (in … Continue Reading